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Labor Union

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An organized group of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

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Collective Bargaining

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Negotiation between employers and workers aimed at agreements to regulate working conditions.

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Strike

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A work stoppage by employees as a form of protest.

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Knights of Labor

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An early labor union that included skilled and unskilled workers; lost influence after the Haymarket Affair.

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Haymarket Affair (1886)

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A labor protest in Chicago that turned violent, leading to public backlash against unions.

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Samuel Gompers

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Founder and long-time leader of the American Federation of Labor (AFL).

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American Federation of Labor (AFL)

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A labor union focused on skilled workers, collective bargaining, and practical goals for improved wages and conditions.

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Homestead Strike (1892)

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A violent strike at Carnegie Steel that highlighted labor-management tensions.

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Skilled vs. Unskilled Labor

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Distinction between workers trained in a particular craft and those with general labor skills.

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Direct Action

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Tactics such as protests and strikes used to pressure employers.